Yukiko: Hey guys! I'm back with a new chapter! *gets hit by a shoe* Ow! Well, again here is the new chapter and thank you all for supporting me! *gets hit by a computer* WHO THE HELL THROWS A COMPUTER?
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Yukiko: No idea what you just signed…
Toshiro: 'Idiot.'
Yukiko: Well… I might not be updating as frequently because I'm co-authoring another story on the game The Last Remnant… sooooo yeah! Enjoy!
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Yukiko does not own Bleach only Tito Kubo does. And I do not own the song that will be mentioned and used in this chapter!
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Ichigo rummaged through his messy desk in hopes to finding his homework; he was so busy the other day that he completely forgot about his own work which is due that morning. His term paper was the only thing keeping from him from passing Literature class. It's not like he doesn't like the class, it's just his teacher, Mr. Kuchiki who is also Rukia's older brother, keeps piling more essays and term paper at him. Cursing under his breath, Ichigo decided that he would just give up and hopes that Mr. Kuchiki would give him another day to rewrite everything. Buttoning up his white uniform top, Ichigo grabbed his school bag and violin case before descending down the stairs for breakfast.
"Good morning Ichigo!" greeted Yuzu from the kitchen as she finished up on breakfast.
"Morning…" Ichigo said lazily as he seated himself at the table in front of Karin. Karin had her head turned towards the T.V watching the news about this weird guy with a freakishly abnormal mustache, in a black jumpsuit and cape going around cleansing evil souls.
"Weirdo," was all Karin said.
Yuzu walked into the kitchen carrying food in a tray before distributing it out to her siblings. Yuzu at last sat down and helped herself for some rice before looking around, "You guys seen Dad anywhere?"
Ichigo shrugged his shoulders as he stuffed a fluffy egg omelet into his mouth, "Who knows."
Karin took a sip in her orange juice, "and who cares."
Suddenly the door burst open and Isshin came flying through, "HOW COULD YOU! MY OWN CHILDREN!"
Karin stood up and stuck out her fist which collided with her Dad's face. Ichigo's eye twitched at his sister and Goat-Face only to hear his watch go off.
"I got to go! See you guys later!" He left the table with is stuff and went to the front door.
"Have a good day Ichigo!" called Yuzu.
Ichigo slipped into his shoes and waved back before leaving the household towards Toshiro's place. It was just a few seconds away so he was in no hurry. As he entered through the gates, he can hear a distinct and familiar squeal coming from inside the house.
"Rangiku…" Ichigo muttered.
The Berry walked up to the door and rand the doorbell, he didn't have to wait long before the door swung open and his boyfriend came barreling out of the house red in the face. Ichigo was curious as to why he was so flustered that is until he heard Rangiku yelling somewhere inside the house,
"Oh Toshiro! Come back! You can't leave like that! You look so adorable in your school uniform, let me just take a couple pictures!"
Toshiro quickly pulled on Ichigo's arm and tried to drag the taller male into the streets heading for school.
"Whoa, slow down Toshiro. She's not going to follow us this far, alright?"
Toshiro stopped running and nodded. He then held out his hand as if asking Ichigo for something. Smiling, the Berry pulled out his phone and handed it to his little Shiro.
Wow, that's so… I'll just keep it to myself.
As they walked, Toshiro quickly punched in the letters before handing it back to Ichigo,
'How was your morning?'
Ichigo shrugged, "The same as always. You?"
'Attacked by Matsumoto again. I don't understand why Momo hangs out with her so much.'
Ichigo chuckled, "Well, Rangiku may be annoying and hard-headed at times, but she really is loyal and dependable."
Toshiro nodded and they continued their way to school in silence just enjoying each other's presence. They entered the school grounds with about 30 minutes to spare, so they decided to head over to the tree where Toshiro first hung out before ever meeting Ichigo. Toshiro sat on the grass next to his and Ichigo's school bag, while the other pulled out his violin.
"Since we have time, I want you to listen to a piece that I've been practicing on for a while now, okay?"
Toshiro smiled and nodded, he was excited to hear Ichigo play his violin again. Whenever his music entered his ears, it's as if the music itself warmed his heart as if it was alive.
Ichigo grabbed hold of the bow in his right hand and tucked the violin between his chin and above his chest. He took a small pause before gently running the bow across the strings creating a solemn tune. Ichigo slowly caressed the bow along the strings making more sounds from the instrument even more thus indicating the beginning of the song. It was sad at first as if the violin as telling a tragic love story. Toshiro listened and pictured a scene in his head; he couldn't help himself as tears began to fall from his eyes. Ichigo, oblivious to what was happening to his boyfriend, kept playing and played louder and stronger as if the violin was crying for its long lost partner. Toshiro and Ichigo were so in-tuned with the music, that they did not even noticed Rukia and the others gather around listening to the music. The violinist exhaled and opened his eyes to see his group of friends surround him and Toshiro,
"W-what the hell? Where did you guys come from?"
Orihime smiled brightly at Ichigo, "We were all walking to class, but then we heard your music and here we are!"
Rukia jumped up and down, "Oh Ichigo! You played the violin so beautifully! It was like the music bore right into my very soul! So passionate! So warm and loving, like Chappy!"
Ichigo's eye twitched, "How in the hell is Chappy related to all this?"
The school bell rang and it was time for homeroom, Toshiro silently laughed at Ichigo's and Rukia's bickering. Tatsuki looked at Toshiro and placed her hand on his shoulder,
"Glad to see you smiling for once."
Toshiro looked at the tomboy girl and nodded, he then went over to Ichigo and tugged on his shirt,
"What is it Toshiro?"
The said teen pointed at the school, 'Time for class.'
Everyone packed up their stuff and headed to their respected classrooms. Toshiro suddenly stopped Ichigo who gave him a puzzled look, "What's up Toshiro?"
Toshiro dug through his bag and pulled out a stack of papers, 'Here'
Ichigo took the papers and saw it was his term papers, "Wha, Why do you have my papers?"
Toshiro stretched his hand and plucked Ichigo's phone from his back pocket, slowing down to touch the Berry's ass and sending him a shiver down his spine.
'I noticed the many mistakes in your writing, so I decided that I would fix them for you. Be thankful!'
Ichigo looked at the phone and smirked, "So you were in my room when I was away? Because I'm pretty sure that this was on my desk."
Toshiro's eyes widen before chucking the phone at his boyfriend, who caught it effortless, and kicked him in the shin, 'Shut up!' And he power-walked to class with Ichigo close behind laughing.
Classes went by smoothly and everyone were in their respected after school clubs. Ichigo walked aside with Toshiro to their music club and were greeted by a frazzled Ms. Spencer,
"Toshiro! Thank goodness you're alright and back ICHIGO! YOU'RE GROUP HAS YET TO CHOOSE A PIECE FOR THE COMPETITION! THE OTHER GROUP HAS ALREADY BEGUN PRACTICING! GO GO!" She shoved Ichigo and Toshiro to where their other members are sitting and adjusting their instruments.
"Hey guys! What's up?" asked Ichigo.
Damon's eye twitched, "What's up? Is that all you asked after not being in the club for days?"
Toshiro sat himself on the piano bench and watched Ichigo and Damon bicker at each other like how it was with Rukia. Shiori and Miku sat next to Toshiro and at least those three discussed about the competition.
"I hear it's going to be viewed by the public and that the people will decide who is the best," informed Miku.
Shiori nodded, but Toshiro looked nervous; he has never played in public before let alone in front of a huge crowd for goodness sakes! Shiori began humming to herself since that is her way of thinking and Toshiro picked up on the beat,
'What's that song called Shiori?'
The girl looked at Toshiro then at Miku, "He said what's the song called. Toshiro it's called Fireworks by an American singer Katy Perry. Why?"
Ichigo and Damon stopped their little argument and went off to them, "Yea Toshiro. It's really popular there in America. It's upbeat and has great vocalization of the instruments. Hell even I did a piece on that song."
Toshiro lightly shoved Miku and Shiori off the piano bench and turned himself around to face the piano keys. 'Can you give me the main beat again?'
(A/N: During this time, I was listening to Katy Perry's song and the whole thing just flowed through my fingers. If you want to experience the same thing I did go to the bottom of the page and find the link!)
Shiori shrugged and hummed the chorus part of the song, being the piano prodigy that he was, Toshiro was able to immediately pickup and find the exact notes on the ivory keys. His fingers pounded on the keys as he moved them up and down the scale over and over again following in sync with Shiori's humming. Ichigo looked at how focused Toshiro was with the piece and smiled before nudging Damon and Miku. Understanding the silent gesture, Miku grabbed hold of her cello as did Damon with his guitar. Shiori saw what her teammates were doing and went off to the closet to fish out her brand new portable drum set. Ichigo opened his violin case and wedged the instrument between his chest and chin and looked at Toshiro and waited for the right cue. Shiori and Miku began singing giving Ichigo and Damon somewhat of a clue when to start,
"Just own the night like the 4th of July, cause' baby you're a firework!"
Ichigo and Miku caresses their instruments with their bow and Damon strummed his guitar in tuned with Shiori's drums. Toshiro noticed that the atmosphere around him changed and the music he was playing sounded different. Without removing his fingers from the keys, Toshiro turned around to see his members in sync with his piano and what made him smile the most was Ichigo's smile and relaxed face as he played his violin with ease. Toshiro turned his head back to the piano and decided to play the chorus again, he turned to the others to tell them to go back from the top again but for some strange reason they already knew and gave him a reassuring glance. The whole group just clicked! Just like that, they have found their song. They were all into the song that they did not notice the stare and awe that the other club members were giving them, hell there were even passerby students at the classroom door! Among them were Rukia and the gang. As the group clicked before, they ended the song and a loud applause was given to them which surprised them all.
"Look at that! We had an audience!" smiled Shiori. Miku and Damon high-fived while Ichigo and Toshiro hugged each other in satisfaction.
'You were amazing Ichigo.'
Ichigo could tell by the look on his little boyfriend's face and got the message, "No, you're amazing." He leaned down for a kiss which Toshiro happily kissed back, drawing whistles from the door and girls giggling. They pulled away and cleaned up their instruments before going to Ms. Spencer, who was staring at them,
"You guys found your song?"
They all nodded and Ms. Spencer smiled, "We are so going to kick their butts!"
Ichigo and Toshiro were walking around Karakura Center just for the heck of it after leaving the school premises, just enjoying each other's company.
"I never expected that that song would be out piece for the competition, we are so going to blow the other school away!" Ichigo pumped his fist in the air.
Toshiro smiled at the other male's enthusiasm as he looked at the various shops and stores. However one store caught his attention: A Music Store. Toshiro looked into the window quickly and saw the electric violin Ichigo always wanted, but was shocked by the amount of money it costs. He gave himself a mental note of where this store was located. After Karakura Center, Ichigo brought Toshiro home, kissed him goodnight, and left to head to his house. Toshiro greeted his Granny and Momo, who were watching a Drama movie, before heading upstairs and went straight to his little bank. Toshiro was more of a saver than a spender like Momo. He counted his money and was disappointed at the amount; it was still far from the price of the violin.
I guess Ichigo can wait a little longer…
Yukiko: That was cool! I liked how you guys are in sync with one another. It was like… well I can't even put it into words.
Ichigo: I agree with her… for once.
Toshiro: 'True… but why this song?'
Yukiko: *looks at the computer* Well, because this song is inspiring and Katy Perry really nailed the song! Oh here to all my readers and reviewers: just type in Katy Perry – Firework REAL Instrumental W/ Download Link! The beginning IS a D.J but picture Toshiro playing in the piano.
Toshiro: 'Thank you all!'
Ichigo: Please review!
~Yukiko Shiroryuu~